1. RENE GARCIAFASSIO (Certified Black Belt).
The Woodlands, TX 77381
281-966-8411 / mrgf121962@yahoo.com
Objective:
Seeking for an opportunity and be able to utilize my experience in the Quality Assurance, Process
Control and the Lean Manufacturing areas toward the continuous improvement of the company.
Experienced bilingual engineer (English-Spanish) and great trainer / Able to understand and explain
information and instructions clearly / Able to work with individuals of all the levels of the
organization / Able to inspire team members to achieve their potential while working toward common
goals
Over 25 years’ experience in manufacturing, with a strong background in Quality Assurance, Process
Control, New Products Launch, Lean Manufacturing (Certified Six Sigma Black Belt), Production and
Safety training.
Career experience includes more than 10 years in the Automotive industry (Radios, Steering wheels,
Instrument panels, etc.), 4, years in the Appliances industry (water valves and thermostats for major
appliance companies washers, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges), 5 years in the DOT regulated
packaging industry (plastic drums) and 6 years in the energy industry (windmill components and metal
plating for the oil and gas pipes)
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
Industrial Metal Finishing Co. Houston TX 04-2016
Continuous Improvement and Process Manager
Reduce or eliminate the manufacturing waste of all different processes within the company, KPI’s have
been defined and their data collection and tracking was initiated, employees were trained on how to
reduce or eliminate variation within the plating process and process control was implemented.
S & S Plating Company Houston, Texas 2012-2015
Continuous Improvement and Process Manager
Reduce or eliminate the waste of all different processes within the company, also, responsible of Health
and Safety
Main achievements:
KPI’s defined and implemented for the plating and coating areas all involved employees trained.
Lean Manufacturing culture introduced into the company
Kaizen event in Zinc Rack Auto Line reduced 90% of rework (Approx savings of $125,000/year)
Chemical Lab automated process control system implemented (EnGage)
Shipping & Receiving department system implementation (SOP's development and training)
Safety culture was changed by defining the Safety Rules and enforced them (Health & Safety)
Implementation of accident and incident analysis for re-occurrence prevention
Variation reduction training for all the company’s lead personnel

2. New employee induction training implemented.
Overhead Crane Operator certification training
Forklift Operator Certification training, certification and tracking
Development and implementation of Human Resources Hiring SOP's
Work Order process analysis and improvement
Equipment work instructions: development and implementation/training
Kaizen Event in the Automatic Spray coating department increased line efficiency
(Approximately $35,000/year savings)
Proinlosa Energy Corporation Houston, Texas 2010-2012
QA Manager
Responsible for the Quality Management System and the Health and Safety areas
Main achievements:
ISO-9000 2008 implemented and Registration-Certification achieved
NCR system was implemented (8D corrective action method adopted)
Safety training program was implemented
Forklift operators certification training program implemented
Calibration system implemented
Main quality issues were addressed (missing and wrong components shipped)
REST OF THE CAREER SUMMARY.
Mauser Corporation Plastic Division (Blow Molding) Conroe, Texas 2005 to 2009
Plastic drums (DOT regulated 15 to 65 gallons capacity)
Q.A. Manager/QARegional Manager
Responsible for the Plant’s overall Quality System (ISO-9000 certified)
Therma-Tru Corp. Mexico Plant (Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico) 2003 to 2005
Residential decorative door lights
Sr. Quality Engineer/InterimQAManager
Responsible for the Plant’s overall Quality System (ISO-9000 certified)

3. Invensys Appliance Controls Matamoros, Mexico 1997 to 2001
Water valves/Hot thermostats for appliances
Sr. Quality Engineer
Delphi-LEM Cordoba, Argentina 1996 to 1997
Instrument panel & bumpers for the Fiat Palio
Sr. Quality and Project Engineer
Delphi Engineering Center Matamoros, Mexico 1995 to 1996
Product: Steering wheels & air bags for GM vehicles
Project Engineer
Delphi CMM Matamoros, Mexico 1993 to 1995
Steering wheels for GM vehicles
Quality Engineer
Delphi CMM Matamoros, Mexico 1989 to 1993
Instrument panel inserts for vinyl coated instrument panels
Injection Molding Process Engineer
Delphi Delco (Deltronicos de Matamoros) Matamoros, Mexico 1987 to 1989
Electronic Tuning Radios (CD and Cassette)
Production Supervisor
Training and Skills (SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS):
Bachelor Science in Electronics Engineering (UANL Feb 1987).
Knowledgeable in world class manufacturing systems.
Problem solving skills.
Microsoft office (Word, excel. Power point, etc)
APQP (Advance Product Quality Process)
Six Sigma Methodology & Lean Manufacturing (Certified Black Belt)
PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
ISO-9001 2008 Certified Internal Auditor
Supply Chain Development
8D Team oriented problem solving techniques.
Bilingual (Spanish/English)

4. SEMINARS:
Six Sigma Methodology (Breakthrough Technologies)
Lead time reduction (internal seminar)
The Leadership Philosophy of Dr. Deming. (Dr. Wheeler)
Poka Yoke (mistake proofing techniques)
GD & T seminar
Effective communication.
ISO-9001 Internal Auditor (Bureau Veritas)
Over Head Crane safety train the trainer class
Forklift Safety Train the Trainer
Understanding Variation
EDUCATION
BACHELORS DEGREE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE NUEVO LEON
MONTERREY NUEVO LEON
MEXICO 1987